Context
Government introduces Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack
About Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack:
- Provides Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) with a geographically distributed infrastructure for various permissioned blockchain applications.
- Hosted across NIC Data Centers in Bhubaneswar, Pune, and Hyderabad, ensuring robust and scalable service.
- Lightweight Blockchain Platform: Introduced NBFLite, a lightweight blockchain platform, along with Praamaanik, a solution for verifying mobile app origins.
- Applications of Vishvasya BaaS
- e-Stamps Solution
- Judiciary Application
- IPS officers’ service level training record management
- Forensic Application
- Praamaanik: Mobile app authenticity verification
- Consent Management Framework
- IoT Device Security Management
- Cotton Bale Identification and Tracking
- Domicile Certificate Chain
- Document Chain: For Caste Certificate and other documents
About National Blockchain Framework (NBF)
- Launched to build reliable digital platforms for various applications.
- Built on a distributed infrastructure with components like:
- Core Framework Functionality
- Smart Contracts & API Gateway
- Security, Privacy, and Interoperability
- Permissioned Platforms: Supports two permissioned blockchain platforms and is extensible for future scalability.
Source:
PIB
Previous Year Question
With reference to “Blockchain Technology”, consider the following statements:
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls.
2. The structure and design of the blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cryptocurrency only.
3. Applications that depend on basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody’s permission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
